Wednesday Folk Traditions: JOSE GONZALEZ AND BANDA CRIOLLA
2026-08-29 23:55 (America/New_York)
Contact Name: Jennifer Milza Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: This distinguished, versatile, Puerto Rican musician has performed hundreds of concerts highlighting Latin, Jazz, Spanish, Brazilian, Smooth Jazz, World, Classical, Pop and Caribbean music. The Caribbean powerhouse Banda Criolla brings high energy of Puerto Ricos Cuatro (Jibaro music), the excitement of Afro–Boricua drums (bomba and plena) and the elegant guitars of Spanish Old San Juan. “Full of rhythms, flowing melodies and masterly guitar playing.” – UNION NEWS

Holyoke Arts League Annual Exhibition
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00
Contact Name: Holyoke Arts League Contact Phone: 41335327518 Contact Email: hamiltonw7747@yahoo.com

Venue Name: Wistariahurst Museum
Venue Address: 238 Cabot St. Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: An exhibition of artwork by members of the Holyoke Arts League (HAL), founded in 1923 and celebrating its 103rd year in Holyoke.
Starting June 1st, 2026, the Wistariahurst Museum. at 238 Cabot St. in Holyoke will host an exhibition of 85 pieces of artwork by 57 members and friends of the Holyoke Arts League (HAL).
We hope you will attend our opening reception and meet the artists who live in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut! Throughout the month of June and much of July, the exhibition may be viewed free of charge during the museum’s open hours, Mondays from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., and Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This juried show will include entries in oil and pastel, watercolor, acrylic, tempera, gouache and other non-oil wet media, graphite, charcoal, printmaking and other graphic media, sculpture and ceramics.
Light refreshments will be served!
The Arts League was founded in 1923 and is now celebrating its 103rd year in Holyoke. The League holds artist demonstrations and weekly adult figure drawing sessions. For more information about HAL, visit https://www.holyoke-arts-league.org online. You may also address inquiries to holyokeartsleague@gmail.com
The museum and gardens are the historic home of the Skinner Family that owned and operated the Skinner Silk Mill, the world’s premier silk fabric production facility in the city’s Canal District. For more information about Wistariahurst, call (413) 322-5660 or online at info@wistariahurst.org. You may direct inquiries about Wistariahurst by emailing munselle@holyoke.org.

PPH Community Day!
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: 430-584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum announces Community Days 2026! and offers free admission and refreshments to residents of Amherst, Shutesbury, Leverett, Pelham, and Hadley on Saturday, June 6th and residents of Northampton, Hatfield, Deerfield, and Whately on Saturday, June 13th. A free tour explores the network of enslaved, indentured and free people who lived and worked at Forty Acres over five generations. Following the tours, guests are invited to view a new exhibit Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude, and enjoy complimentary refreshments on the back porch. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the grounds and bring a picnic!
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum is the designated Way-Point Center for the National Connecticut River Scenic Byway. A trail system begins at the Museum, traverses the farm fields along the river, and continues up the old buggy path to the top of Mount Warner, where the farm’s cattle grazed in the 18th century. Trails are improved and open year round.

Hilltown 6 x Pinch: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition
2026-06-06 17:00 - 2026-06-30 18:00
Contact Name: Pinch Contact Phone: 413-586-4509 Contact Email: info@pinchgoods.com

Venue Name: PINCH
Venue Address: 179 Main St Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: Pinch and Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour are proud to announce a collaboration in celebration of the tour’s 20th anniversary, honoring one of Western Massachusetts’ most beloved and enduring ceramic traditions. The month-long exhibition, hosted by Pinch, will feature work from Michael McCarthy, Maya Machin, Hiroshi Nakayama, Mark Shapiro, Christy Knox, Robbie Heidinger, and Sam Taylor.
Join us for an Opening Reception and Artist Talk hosted by Donald Clark on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 5-8pm at Pinch, located at 179 Main Street in Northampton. The celebration will continue during Arts Night Out on Friday, June 12th from 5-8pm. Wine and light snacks will be served at both events, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the artists, explore the exhibition, and celebrate the rich legacy of studio pottery in the region.
The Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour, founded in 2005, began with a group of local yet nationally recognized potters who wanted to create a coordinated studio tour showcasing the breadth of ceramic art being made in western Massachusetts. The Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse into the working studios of these ceramic artists.
This, the 20th year of the tour, is a milestone anniversary. To celebrate this achievement, the Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour is partnering with Pinch for a month-long exhibition. Pinch has a long history of showcasing and promoting studio pottery, and western Massachusetts remains a region rich in ceramic artists in part because of Pinch’s dedication to the art form.
For two decades, the Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour has drawn collectors, artists, and admirers from across New England and beyond, offering a unique opportunity to experience the creative process of each potter firsthand while exploring the scenic hilltowns of western Massachusetts.
This anniversary exhibition at Pinch honors not only the artists involved in the tour, but also the vibrant ceramic community that continues to shape the cultural landscape of the 413.
The exhibition and events are free and open to the public and will remain on display through June 30th, 2026.

Temple Beth El Electronics Recycling Community Event
2026-06-07 10:00 - 14:00
Contact Name: Maxine Bernstein Contact Phone: 4135319480 Contact Email: mberns805@gmail.com

Venue Name: Temple Beth El Springfield
Venue Address: 979 Dickinson Street Springfield Massachusetts 01108

Event Details: Temple Beth El Springfield to Host Electronics Recycling Event Sunday, June 7, 10 am – 2 pm
Drive-Through Event Makes It Easy to Safely Recycle Unwanted Devices
Temple Beth El Springfield will hold an Electronics Recycling Event in partnership with Green Team Junk Removal on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the temple’s location at 979 Dickinson Street in Springfield.
The event will be held as a convenient drive-through in the temple parking lot, providing the local community with an opportunity to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronic devices for a small fee.
Everyone is invited to bring their old computers, laptops, monitors, printers, faxes, cell phones, and more. Item disposal fees are as follows: computer monitors are $20 each; laptops are $10; computer towers are $10; printers and faxes are $10; and cell phones and computer accessories are $5. TVs over 40 inches can be recycled for $45 each, CRT TVs for $55, and miscellaneous electronics for $10 each.
All items will be safely and properly recycled, helping to protect the environment while supporting Temple Beth El’s fundraising efforts. Computer hard drives will be removed and shredded to ensure data is non-recoverable.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to clear out your clutter, do good for the planet and the community, and support Temple Beth El. For more information, please visit Temple Beth El’s Facebook page at facebook.com/tbespringfield or the temple’s website at www.tbespringfield.org.

Wednesday Folk Traditions The Wholesale Klezmer Band!
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: 413-584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Wholesale Klezmer Band, a New England treasure, will present “Jewish Life in Song,” comprising a mix of Yiddish songs of tradition and social justice, Ashkenazic Jewish prayer melodies, and instrumental music to meditate and dance to.
“Music to bridge the gulf of war.”– Amherst Bulletin

PPH Community Day!
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: 413-584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum announces Community Days 2026! and offers free admission and refreshments to residents of Amherst, Shutesbury, Leverett, Pelham, and Hadley on Saturday, June 6th and residents of Northampton, Hatfield, Deerfield, and Whately on Saturday, June 13th. A free tour explores the network of enslaved, indentured and free people who lived and worked at Forty Acres over five generations. Following the tours, guests are invited to view a new exhibit Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude, and enjoy complimentary refreshments on the back porch. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the grounds and bring a picnic!
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum is the designated Way-Point Center for the National Connecticut River Scenic Byway. A trail system begins at the Museum, traverses the farm fields along the river, and continues up the old buggy path to the top of Mount Warner, where the farm’s cattle grazed in the 18th century. Trails are improved and open year round.

Wester Mass Golden
2026-06-13 16:00 - 20:00
Contact Name: Enlace De Familias Contact Phone: 4134059700 Contact Email: vicmaris@enlacedefamilias.org

Venue Name: War Memorial
Venue Address: 310 Appleton St, #106 A Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: ✨ A FREE special evening celebrating our 55+ community with live music, dancing, delicious food, raffles, fun activities, and unforgettable memories in a joyful and welcoming atmosphere! 💛🕺💃
📞 To register, call 413-532-9300.

Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:00
Contact Name: Yiddish Book Center Contact Phone: 413.256.4900 Contact Email: programs@yiddishbookcenter.org

Venue Name: Yiddish Book Center
Venue Address: 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002

Event Details: After discovering an iconic Holocaust image of a terrified boy tucked inside his mother’s wallet, Arthur Horwitz is saddled with the responsibility of living two lives: his own and the one his mother’s little brother Meier, murdered in the Holocaust, never had. Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow, is an insightful look at the impact of intergenerational trauma and the path to coping, healing, reconciliation, and remembrance.
Arthur M. Horwitz is a journalist and civic leader who served as publisher and executive editor of the Detroit Jewish News for more than thirty years. A former paperboy, copyboy, reporter, and bureau chief for New Haven’s daily newspapers, Arthur is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Yale School of Management.
Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/y6xb8e5r

Dine to Donate
2026-06-16 17:00 - 21:30
Contact Name: Westfield Animal Shelter HEROES Contact Phone: 413-454-782 Contact Email: aflyte2@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Maple Leaf Pub
Venue Address: 11 Arnold St Westfield MA 01085

Event Details: A portion of sales (eat-in or takeout) will be donated to our HEROES animal care fund. Meet our volunteers. See photos of the animals we have helped with donations to their emergency care. Invite your friends.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Road Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 6:30 pm with seven piece ensemble Rosemary Caine and The Wilde Irish Shenanigans, a seven-member ensemble, who will perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. This and all other performances are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 pm. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.
Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. Irish
harpist Rosie Caine, founder of several Irish performance groups, is a songwriter and composer,
writer, producer and collaborator on six Irish Women themed musicals, including The Celtification of Emily Dickinson.

Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops
2026-06-18 12:00 - 18:00
Contact Name: Melissa Pevay Contact Phone: 413-478-8846 Contact Email: melissapevay@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Longmeadow Shops
Venue Address: 690 Bliss Road Longmeadow MA 01106

Event Details: Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops every Thursday, June 18th – October 29th, 12-6PM. This year featuring local items from Berry Knoll Gardens, Bread by Cara, Quarry Pond Farm, and more. See you at “The Shops”!

Community Movie Night
2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:30
Contact Name: Cesar Esquivel Contact Phone: 413-427-9151 Contact Email: cesar.esquivel@use.salvationarmy.org

Venue Name: The Salvation Army
Venue Address: 512 Pleasant Street Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: Community Movie Night!
Free Movie
When: Friday June 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM
Where: The Salvation Army 512 Pleasant Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Food Available for Purchase

Imaginary Friends
2026-06-23 16:00 - 2026-06-27 16:00
Contact Name: Alexandra Ripp Contact Phone: 6092403595 Contact Email: alex.ripp@gmail.com

Venue Name: A.P.E. Gallery
Venue Address: 126 Main St Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: Imaginary Friends is a multi-day gallery installation for all ages that fosters rigorous experimental arts collaboration between parents and their children. The represented projects have been co-created by local artist-parents—and one grandparent—and their children (ages 1-12), led by child collaborators’ imagination and play. The project seeks to challenge the binary between “kids” and “adult” art, and explore new modes of intergenerational artistic collaboration. Taking seriously the creative potential of children’s play, the artists use their children’s imagination and play as the prime source for collaborative experimental art practice. Media represented include textile, sculpture, film, participatory art, and installation.
OPENING RECEPTION
Tues, June 23, 4-6pm
EXHIBITION HOURS*
Weds, June 24, 10am-4pm
Thurs, June 25 + Fri, June 26, 12-6pm
Sat, June 27, 10-4pm
*Subject to changes. For the most up-to-date information plus more on the artists and project, visit: https://apearts.org/arc-2026
Imaginary Friends is funded in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, the South Hadley Cultural Council, and the Hadley Cultural Council, local agencies which are supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. A.P.E.’s programming is made possible in part through sustained support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

“It’s the Wildest!”
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:00
Contact Name: Maureen Sullivan Contact Phone: 4135358872 Contact Email: maureensullivanmedia@gmail.com

Venue Name: Majestic Theater
Venue Address: 131 Elm St. West Springfield MA 01089

Event Details: In the 1950s, Louis Prima and Keely Smith turned a tiny Las Vegas lounge into the most swinging after hours party, with a mix of jazz, swing, novelty music, and rock ‘n roll. “It’s The Wildest!” is an exciting, tune-filled tribute to Prima & Smith performed by pianist Mark Gionfriddo (music director of the Majestic Theater’s Torch Song Tuesday series) and singer Nikki Gorts (featured in Home For The Holidays 2024). Mark, Nikki and a five-piece band pay homage to this renowned duo featuring gems from the American Popular Songbook.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: AMHERST AREA GOSPEL CHOIR
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: 413-584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: 14TH ANNUAL HORACE CLARENCE BOYER MEMORIAL GOSPEL CONCERT
The Choir brings gospel to all through a compilation of songs derived from spirituals, African diaspora, Tommy Dorsey’s Big Band hits, Boyer’s original music, and contemporary songs.

6th Annual Holyoke Preservation Trust's Garden Tour 2026
2026-06-27 08:30 - 14:30
Contact Name: www.holyokepreservationtrust.org Contact Phone: 4136267924 Contact Email: shewchuk43@comcast.net

Venue Name: Holyoke Preservation Trust Garden Tour 2026
Venue Address: 235 Chestnut St. Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: This year’s event features seven diverse locations including four new gardens, a tree tour and insights from guest experts representing the DCR, the Kestrel Land Trust and a local turtle conservation specialist. The tour highlights the transformation of traditional residential lawns into lush biodiverse landscapes using native plantings and innovative design. Two sites feature accessible pathways, allowing guests to explore and learn about protected natural habitats.
Date: June 27th 8:30am-2:30-pm (rain or shine)
Check-in: Masonic Temple 235 Chestnut St. Holyoke
Tickets $15 in advance via eventbrite or $20 on the day of the event

Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert
2026-06-27 15:00 - 18:00
Contact Name: Matthew Andrews Contact Phone: (413) 835-1280 Contact Email: matthew@shraddhayoga.org

Venue Name: Pulaski Park
Venue Address: 240 Main Street Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the public is invited to gather at Pulaski Park in Northampton for the Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert, an afternoon of live music, inspiring speakers, and community connection dedicated to supporting organizations that provide food and relief to those in need locally and around the world. The afternoon will feature performances by regional and spiritually inspired musicians including: Russell Brooks, Onatah Love, Matthew Andrews, Música Franklin Youth Chorus, Tony Vacca The event will conclude with a community sing-along of We Are the World, the 1985 charity anthem recorded by the super-group USA for Africa.
This event is an initiative of Light Omega and the Village of Light, Inc., located in Leverett, MA.

Sounds of Springfield Ribbon Cutting
2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:30
Contact Name: Springfield Cultural Partnership / Karen Finn Contact Phone: 4133371713 Contact Email: karen@springfieldculture.org

Venue Name: Tower Square Park
Venue Address: 1477 Main Street Springfield Massachusetts 01103

Event Details: Ribbon Cutting: Sounds of Springfield Brings Permanent Interactive Public Art and Music-Making to Springfield Central Cultural District
Permanent outdoor installation will add a new layer of creative engagement to one of Springfield’s most visible public gathering spaces, creating opportunities for exploration, music-making, and community gathering.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its tenth anniversary, the organization is announcing Sounds of Springfield, a permanent interactive public art installation featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments that invite visitors to create music in Tower Square Park.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with The City of Springfield and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, will take place Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Tower Square Park, 1477 Main Street, Springfield.
Featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments, Sounds of Springfield invites visitors of all ages to create music, experiment with sound, and experience public art through hands-on participation. The installation is anchored by a Sculptural Ensemble manufactured by FreeNotes Harmony Park and designed for year-round outdoor use.
“As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its tenth anniversary, Sounds of Springfield reflects the kind of community-centered work we believe in most,” said Karen Finn, Executive Director of Springfield Cultural Partnership. “The arts have the power to bring people together across backgrounds and generations. Sounds of Springfield transforms a shared public space into a place where everyone is invited to create, connect, and belong.”
The project has brought together public, private, and community partners committed to expanding access to arts, culture, and creative experiences in downtown Springfield.
“Sounds of Springfield is another example of how arts and culture help make downtown Springfield a vibrant place to live, work, and visit,” said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. “My Administration is proud to support projects that strengthen downtown and bring people together through creativity and community engagement. I am grateful to Springfield Cultural Partnership and all of the partners who helped bring this project to life.”
The installation serves as a signature project celebrating Springfield Cultural Partnership’s tenth anniversary and a decade of investing in arts, culture, and community engagement throughout Springfield.
About Sounds of Springfield
Sounds of Springfield is a permanent interactive public art installation featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments designed for people of all ages and abilities. Located in Tower Square Park within the Springfield Central Cultural District, the installation invites residents and visitors to create music, explore sound, and connect through shared creative experiences. Combining public art with hands-on music-making, Sounds of Springfield transforms a highly visible downtown gathering space into a destination for creativity, play, and community connection.
Project Support
Sounds of Springfield was made possible through funding provided in part by the City of Springfield through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Project support was provided by Beacon Bank (Community Leadership Sponsor); Baystate Health, Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Cultural Council, MassCultural Council, and Tower Square LLC (Presenting Sponsors); White Lion Brewing Company, Community Music School of Springfield, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Hispanic American Library and Hope Center for the Arts (Activation and Performing Partners).
About Springfield Cultural Partnership
Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement, arts education, and a vibrant cultural environment throughout Springfield, Massachusetts. As steward of the Springfield Central Cultural District, SCP connects artists, organizations, and residents through arts, culture, and creative collaboration.
Media Contacts:
Karen Finn
Executive Director
karen@springfieldculture.org
(413) 337-1713
Kali Green
Creative Director
kali@springfieldculture.org
Vanessa Ford
Program Director, Trust Transfer Project
vanessa@springfieldculture.org

"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express"
2026-06-30 19:30 - 2026-07-11 19:30
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, playing June 30th-July 11th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Join us for the inaugural season of Summer Theatre as we embark on a thrilling journey aboard the legendary Orient Express. When a passenger is found murdered in his locked compartment, famed detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. Filled with suspense, glamour, and unforgettable twists, this Agatha Christie classic will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
This production is directed by Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson.
Performance Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm
Friday, July 10th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: Thea Hopkins
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Drive Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 6:30 pm, with Thea Hopkins, acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, who performs modern “Red Roots Americana.”
Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley, MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 PM. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.

Wind & Reed Jam Session (July 2026)
2026-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Contact Name: Wind & Reed / David Kutcher Contact Phone: 413-282-8742 Contact Email: david@windandreed.com

Venue Name: 50 Arrow Gallery
Venue Address: 116 Pleasant Street Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Join us for the Wind & Reed Jazz Jam Session at 50 Arrow Gallery!
Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring an instrument, sign up, and jam alongside our house band of professional local musicians.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet other players in the community, perform in front of an audience, or just have a great time making music, this session is for you.
The evening will begin with a 30-minute opening set from the house band, followed by a 90-minute open jam session with a first-come, first-served sign-up list. Players will have opportunities to solo, accompany, experiment, and express themselves in a supportive and collaborative environment.
All styles, experience levels, and creative approaches are encouraged — just keep it respectful, musical, and fun.
Suggested donation: $5 plus tips
Bring your horn, sticks, voice, pedals, weird instruments, or just come hang and listen.
We’re planning on making this a recurring monthly, show up so we can get the energy moving!
Want to participate but unsure where to begin? Brush up on your jazz standards with these books: The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – C Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Bb Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Eb Instruments

Tykes Tuesday at Holyoke Mall
2026-07-04 11:00 - 2026-08-18 12:00
Contact Name: Holyoke Mall Contact Phone: 413-536-1441 Contact Email: info@holyokemall.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Mall
Venue Address: 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Summer is just around the corner, and that means our Tykes Tuesday program is back Tuesday mornings from 11:00 AM to noon in Macy’s Court! The fun starts July 7 and runs to August 18.
The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 and under. This year’s activities include a fun science demonstration, live animal ambassadors, Christmas in July, and more!
Tykes Tuesday 2026 Schedule:
July 7: The Science of Suds with CT Science Center (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 14: Piti Theatre’s Story Wizards (3 PM – 4 PM)
July 21: Christmas in July (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 28: Pickleball 101 Class for Kids at Pickleball Kingdom (Limited Availability, 2 Sessions: 11 AM – 12 PM | 12 PM – 1 PM)
August 4: Forest Park Wildlife on Wheels (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 11: Kimberly’s Pocket Circus (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 18: MA Audubon (11 AM – 12 PM)
Register Here: https://www.holyokemall.com/tykes-tuesday-2026/

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Meeting
2026-07-06 17:00 - 18:25
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty, Chair of Safer Tech at LastTreeLaws.com Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Pic’s Pub & Pizzeria
Venue Address: 910 Hampden St, Holyoke, MA Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced electromagnetic emission power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please join us to learn more, or volunteer online! RSVP requested at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Lit. Drops
2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Buttery Brook Park
Venue Address: 123 Willimansett St South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, literature drops, publicity, etc. Please volunteer online and/or join us! RSVP at LastTreeLaws.com/RSVP

Wednesday Folk Traditions: ZIKINA
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Uganda native Gideon fuses folk music with contemporary sounds. East African vocals are paired with the self-crafted traditional enanga, adungu, and kalimba instruments. His ensemble of Mike Cardozo, Roston Kirk and Kurt Eisele-Dyrli create a sonic landscape of intense grooves, joyous dance beats and dreamy textures that Gideon’s vocals cut through or float lightly above.

Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music
2026-07-09 12:00 - 2026-07-12 21:00
Contact Name: Yiddish Book Center Contact Phone: 4132564900 Contact Email: programs@yiddishbookcenter.org

Venue Name: Yiddish Book Center
Venue Address: 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002

Event Details: From July 9 to 12, this four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture. There is a livestream option. Learn more here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=remindnews&utm_campaign=yidstock2026

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Literature Drops
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Millside Park
Venue Address: 2 Ferry St Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please volunteer online or join us! RSVP at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Christopher Pouler Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Opening Reception
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00
Contact Name: CLICK Workspace Contact Phone: 4132703879 Contact Email: mary.yun@clickworkspace.org

Venue Name: CLICK Workspace
Venue Address: 9 1/2 Market Street Northampton Massachusetts 01060

Event Details: This installation explores the topic of the migrant/refugee crisis both here in the US and globally and strives to bring a human face to the issue. It includes 104 portraits of refugees with information and stories about some of them.
Chris has also illustrated the children’s book, A Place in the World that follows the journey of a refugee boy and his mother from a war torn country to a refugee camp and finally to a place of safety. There will be a display of his original illustrations for this book at the event.
